Drawing and Shading Techniques Flashcards
What are the parts of a leaf?
petiole/leaf stalk, midrib, blade, edge
What the main element in drawing?
lines
What is drawing?
the most immediate way of showing an object, an idea or a feeling in
a pictorial way
or
the act or art of making a figure, plan, or sketch by means of lines
or
the representation of an object using lines in any suitable medium
What is a frottage?
the technique or process of taking a rubbing from an uneven surface to form the basis of a work of art.
What is a contour drawing?
a drawing which involves using a line to outline an object or person. They can be done very quickly with one line and without much detail.
What is another name for contour drawings?
pure line drawings
Differentiate a line drawing from a tone drawing
A line drawing is made up of lines and marks but does not include any shading.
A tone drawing includes areas of light and dark often created through shading.
What is the purpose of shading?
helps objects appear more three dimensional by giving them the illusion of depth and form.
Define tone/shade
the relative lightness/darkness of a color.
What is another name for tone/shade?
value
What is the name given to ‘soft’ pencils that give a smooth dark mark?
B pencils
What is the name given to a “hard” pencil that gives a light mark?
H pencils
What is the name given to a “medium” pencil that is a mixture of a hard and soft lead pencil?
HB pencil
What is the most useful pencil for sketching and why?
2B pencils, they are soft so you don’t have to press too heavily with it to make a mark and it can be easily erased.
What is the difference between HB pencils and F pencils?
The F pencil is slightly harder than nan HB pencil and it can stay sharp for a longer period of use.
